Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
The client who has been hospitalized with pancreatitis does not drink alcohol because of her religious convictions. She becomes upset when the physician persists in asking her about alcohol intake. The nurse should explain that the reason for these questions is that:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Alcohol is a leading cause of acute pancreatitis, so the physician's questions are relevant to determine etiology (A). Options B, C, and D are inaccurate or dismissive of the client's concerns.